Conservation Officer

Job Information

Job Title : Conservation Officer

Job Requisition ID : 55373

Ministry : Forestry and Parks

Location : Varied locations available

Full or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent

Scope : Open Competition

Closing Date : April 16, 2024

Classification : Natural Resources 7

Salary : $2,607.26 to $3,354.30 bi-weekly ($68,049- $87,587 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans.

Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit :

Forestry and Parks - Responsible for growing our manufactured wood products and forestry sector, preserving, and managing our public lands and protected areas.

Protected areas are essential to the quality of life that Albertans enjoy. They conserve our natural landscapes and wildlife habitat and offer a broad range of nature-based outdoor recreational opportunities.

Alberta’s protected areas inspire people to discover, value, protect, and enjoy the natural world and the benefits it provides for current and future generations.

For more information about the Ministry of Forestry and Parks, please visit our website at :

Role Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity is available for interested individuals through this experienced officer recruitment process. If you are currently or recently employed as a peace officer, working in the field of natural resources law enforcement, and are passionate about conservation and protection of Alberta’s natural resources and Crown lands, then this opportunity if for you.

The Environmental Enforcement Branch of Alberta Forestry, Parks and Tourism is inviting applications for multiple conservation officer positions across Alberta.

Frontline conservation enforcement positions are both exciting and challenging. Conservation officers are armed peace officers and who operate in diverse environments throughout the entire year, including remote backcountry patrols and dynamic front-country operations utilizing 4X4 trucks, watercraft, off-highway vehicles, horses, and aircraft.

Under the direction of a sergeant, conservation officers are tasked with daily field operations in an assigned district with responsibilities on all Crown lands.

Key areas of responsibility include :

• Resource protection
• Public education
• Compliance and enforcement
• Human-wildlife conflict prevention
• Public safety

To be successful in one of these positions you must currently or recently be employed as a peace officer, working in the field of natural resources law enforcement.

You must have successfully completed a recognized employer provided natural resources law enforcement-based induction training program, including certification in related firearm and subject control skills.

You must have a passion for the environment, commitment to public service, inclusive leadership skills, and demonstrate progressive problem solving with a solutions-based mindset.

Your strong oral and written communication skills will be used in developing, maintaining, and fostering collaborative working relationships with interest groups, stakeholders, and other law enforcement agencies both internal and external to the Government of Alberta.

Lastly, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while demonstrating the Alberta Public Service values of respect, integrity, accountability, and excellence in everything you do is essential to your success.

If you are interested in being part of this unique and highly professional law enforcement team, we encourage you to apply!

Check out this video to see a snapshot of one of our newest officers engaging one of the many duties conservation officers perform :

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.